Repurposing the Purposeless

Randy Edward, Beaumont Enterprise

By Randy Edwards

Published 6:09 pm, Thursday, September 27, 2012

The Treasure House of St Mark's in Beaumont once had a heavy duty office desk that was not going to sell. By cutting the sides off, adding a little paint, and giving it new life they offer end tables that are perfect for any home.
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Randy Edwards/The Enterprise

The Treasure House of St Mark's in Beaumont once had a heavy duty...

Cabinets made of a repurposed screen door and two shutters from an old home at the new location of Urban Habitat in Beaumont.
Photo taken:
Randy Edwards/The Enterprise

One man's trash is another man's treasure, or work of art. Repurposing an item seems to be a growing trend for the generation of today. Here are a few examples that can be found in our local consignment, resale, and repurposing shops around Beaumont.